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At York College of Pennsylvania, we believe that a life of passion and purpose is built by learning and experiencing every day. At York College, our approach to education is practical and experiential, focusing on real-world experiences that allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom walls; and taught by faculty who bring firsthand experience and empowering support into the classroom. Founded in 1787, we pride ourselves on our long-standing commitment to making quality education affordable and accessible. With state-of-the-art facilities, major courses available from their first year, abundant internship and high-impact learning opportunities, and an active, supportive community of peers, YCP students have all the tools they need to build successful and fulfilling careers – from day one. 

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At York College of Pennsylvania, we believe that a life of passion and purpose is built by learning and experiencing every day. At York College, our approach to education is practical and experiential, focusing on real-world experiences that allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom walls; and taught by faculty who bring firsthand experience and empowering support into the classroom. Founded in 1787, we pride ourselves on our long-standing commitment to making quality education affordable and accessible. With state-of-the-art facilities, major courses available from their first year, abundant internship and high-impact learning opportunities, and an active, supportive community of peers, YCP students have all the tools they need to build successful and fulfilling careers – from day one. 

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York College Students Travel to Kenya, Tanzania as Part of Geography Course

Eleven York College students spent two weeks in May traveling throughout Kenya and Tanzania as part of a course - Culture and Environmental Field Series - that examines the human and physical geographies of a particular international destination.
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Study Abroad - 2013 Jul 18

Local students volunteer in India as part of York College course

The following students traveled to India during semester break to volunteer at orphanages as part of a geography course.
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Study Abroad - 2012 Feb 7

Local students traveled to Guatemala during York College of PA's Winter Break

Five York College nursing students, along with nursing faculty member Audra Johns, teamed with medical professionals from the United States and from Guatemala to provide outpatient clinic services in Guatemalan villages during Winter Break. The trip was in conjunction with Living Word Church of York. Local students who participated in the trip include:
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Study Abroad - 2010 Mar 22

Local students traveled to Uganda during York College of PA's Winter Break

Seven York College students traveled to Uganda during winter break to work side-by-side with nurses at The CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda (CCHU) in Mbale. CCHU is a 30-bed teaching hospital that specializes in treating neurosurgical needs of children with hydrocephalus, spina bifida, epilepsy and brain tumors. Local students who participated include:
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Study Abroad - 2010 Mar 22

Local students travel to El Salvador during York College of PA's Winter Break

A 10-student group representing York College's SIFE chapter returned to El Salvador from Feb. 27 - March 5 as part of their project Enterprise in El Salvador. Since 2006, the SIFE team has been involved with a community in El Salvador, working with an artisan woman to help her produce and sell hammocks in the United States. In addition, the team also created a partnership with the SIFE team from the University of El Salvador; they teamed up with the group to run a seminar for high school students in El Salvador. Local students participating in the trip include:
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Study Abroad - 2010 Mar 22
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